Brandi Mendoza
Greenwood, SC *****
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Professional Summary
Self-directed event coordinator with over five years of experience creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to align with and support key business initiatives for on-time, under-budget event completion. Organized and ambitious planner with expertise in managing costs and budgets while establishing partnerships with vendors for optimal savings. Customer-oriented time manager and decisive leader.
Skills
Payment Approval
Committee Organization
Event Staffing
Audiovisual Equipment
Work History
August 2018 - October 2022
Montague's Restaurant - Greenwood, SC
Head Bartender Event Planner Sales
Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details.
Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
Authorized financial transactions with vendors for event services.
Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions.
Planned large-scale events such as trade shows, conferences, and meetings.
Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events.
Executed on-time and under-budget project management on complex issues for senior leadership.
April 2012 - August 2018
National Textiles - Hodges, SC
Quality Control Inspector
Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
Completed precise measurements using special tools.
Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
March 2005 - August 2012
Cheyenne - Grover, NC
Production Worker Forklift Driver
Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
Education
March 2016
Mitchell School of Cosmetology Charlotte, NC
Licensed Cosmetologist Cosmetology
August 2003
Piedmont Technical College Greenwood, SC
Associate Of Applied Science Business Administration And Management
June 2001
Greenwood High School Greenwood, SC
High School Diploma Basic
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working